New Routes For Turnpikes Could Be Up For Final Vote Monday

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation could vote Monday morning to finalize routes for new turnpikes, but they are facing some major pushback from some residents.

The proposed plan includes widening sections of the Kilpatrick and Turner turnpikes as well as the construction of turnpikes in Cleveland County.

The commission is getting involved because it is required by law that the commission approves turnpike routes.

Pike Off OTA, a group challenging the OTA, estimates about 600 homes could be in the route of the roadway.

The OTA said it doesn't currently have an estimate on how many homes will be impacted. They estimate the agency could begin reaching out to homeowners in Spring 2023.

A group of people against the turnpikes is expected to be here at 8:30 a.m. Monday to protest ahead of the meetings.

They said they are concerned about a lack of public input.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has held several public meetings in Norman and Purcell in an effort for residents to comment.

Related: OTA Continues Public Meetings On Turnpike Expansion Plan

The group is also unhappy that District 3, which covers Norman, is currently without a commissioner. Governor Kevin Stitt has yet to appoint a replacement.

There are three meetings happening Monday. The first one starts at 9 a.m. ODOT’s commission meeting will start at 11 a.m. 

You can watch the meeting here.